The designer got back with me today, she said they are in the process of re-writing the directions for this pattern because they get so many questions. It's nice when the pattern designer is responsive. It really is cute and easy once you figure out a couple things.

Please PM me when they reply ... I've had this pattern for over a year and never understood it well enough to try and make it!

Thanks!
Peggy

I won in shop hop and selected a Stichin'Sisters pattern for a purse. It was a nightmare! By the time the bottom of the purse was sewn in I was working with 9 layers. Impossible!! Swore I'd never use their patterns again. After reading this post it seems like they have a problem.

It may be best to contact the designer yourself. Since I've figured it out she probably won't be getting back with me.

Maybe I can take pictures the next time I make one and post them as sort of a tutorial. Or would that be a copy right violation? I don't want to get into trouble. PM me if you want me to talk you through it. They really are interesting little bags.